Month at a Glance: January 2016 Saturdays................................................Worship Service & Children’s Programming (birth-4th grade), 5 p.m. Sundays....Worship Services, Adult Bible Fellowships, Children’s Programming, 8:30, 9:50, & 11:15 a.m. Cover-to-Cover Study, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Room 110 Berean Care Training, 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays..................................................................................................................1st & 3rd, MOPS, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 2nd & 4th, Mom’s Bible Study, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays................................................................................Women’s Genesis Part 2 Study, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship, 10 a.m. AWANA Clubs, 6:30-8 p.m. Youth Ministries, 6:30-8:30 p.m. GriefShare, 6:30-8 p.m., Room 117 DivorceCare, 6:45-8 p.m., Room 116 IronWorks, 6:30 p.m. Women’s Matthew Part 2 Study, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Group, 7-8 p.m. Fridays................................................................................................................................................IronWorks, 6:30 a.m. Saturday, January 2.........................................................................................First Foods Collection, during service Sunday, January 3........................................................... Blood Pressure Checks, 9:40 a.m., Outside The Venue First Foods Collection, during services Wednesday, January 6........................................................................................................Women of Wisdom, 1 p.m. Friday, January 8......................................................................................................................MC Fast Track, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, January 9.......................................................................................................................MC Fast Track, 9 a.m. Monday, January 11............................................................Women’s Caregiver’s Support Group, 1 p.m., Offsite Tuesday, January 12...............................................................................Cancer Support Plus, 7-9 p.m., Room 110 Sunday, January 24..............................................................................................Women at the Well, 2 p.m., Offsite Sunday, January 31.................................................................................................Next Steps Luncheon, 12:30 p.m.
............................................................................................................................................... A GLIMPSE AT THE MONTH AHEAD AT BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH ...............................................................................................................................................
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Ministry Updates: January 2016 Current Sermon Series Join us in January for Part 2 of Pastor Wes Feltner’s series, “Acts: Church on a Mission.”
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Support Groups Wednesdays, Beginning January 13 DivorceCare (6:45 p.m. in Room 116) and GriefShare (6:30 p.m. in Room 117) are 13 week, DVD-based groups led by people who understand what you are going through. Find the encouragement and support you need to make your journey easier. Cost is $15 (workbook). Scholarships are available. Register online. Contact Kari Peterson at 952.223.1848 for more information. Cover-to-Cover Bible Study Sundays, Beginning January 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Room 110 This intensive 16-week course covers the entire New Testament and explores the deep truths of God’s Word from Matthew to Revelation. Cost is $100 ($75 for alumni). Course accreditation is available. Register online.
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Berean Kids Weekend Update January 2-3 Ministry for these dates will be for infants-preschoolers only. Kindergarten and older are invited to join families in the worship service. Worship activity bags will be available.
Berean Kids Choirs Wednesdays, 5:45-6:25 p.m. Does your child love to sing? Kids Choir is looking for kids who want to have fun while learning music fundamentals and singing for the Lord! Opportunities will include singing in weekend services and participating in a spring musical. We could also use parent volunteers. For more information, go to www.bereanbaptist.com/berean-kids.
Women’s Bible Studies Relaunch Mom’s Bible study, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. (2nd and 4th Tuesdays) Genesis Part 2, Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Matthew Part 2, Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Women’s Bibles Studies are kicking off again! Our Mom’s Bible Study begins again on January 12, while Matthew Part 2 and Genesis Part 2 start their next session on January 13. Register online today at www.bereanbaptist.com/women.
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Women at the Well January 24, 2-4pm., Offsite If you are ages 16-25 and are longing for more “seasoned” women to walk with you in your faith, Women at the Well is for you! You’ll enjoy coffee and conversation as women share their stories and perspectives through the various seasons of life. Please register at www.bereanbaptist.com/events.
Senior High Small Groups Month We are celebrating small groups this month. Small Group Leaders are encouraged to host an event/outing to help their group bond and have fun! Watch for more information to come. Missions Trip Applications Due Junior High applications for the Family Missions Trip are due January 10. Senior High Students going on the Bahamas Trip need to turn in their application, support letter, and deposit by January 24. More information online at www.bereanbaptist.com/youth.
women Women of Wisdom (WOW) Wednesday, January 6, 1 p.m. Open to all senior women. This month Beth Chaya will speak to the women about her recent mission’s trip to Rwanda and the White Dove Girl’s School she supports. There will be a time of prayer, fellowship, and dessert.
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Ironworks Winter Session Fridays, beginning January 22, 6:30 a.m. Wednesdays, beginning January 27, 6:30 p.m. Pastor Roger Thompson and Dan Feldkamp team up for the winter session titled, “Dude’s Guide to Marriage: Make the first move.” What do women want? What does MY wife want? It’s not an unsolvable mystery, but it takes more than good intentions. IronWorks this winter will be a learning lab for you to become a better husband. More information at www.ironworksmen.com.
outreach MC Fast Track January 8 & 9 Don’t get lost in the shuffle. A great first step to getting connected to our FaithFamily is to learn about our Missional Communities. Come hear the vision behind our small group strategy and get trained to get connected with your Berean neighbors in a MC. Find more information and register at www.bereanbaptist.com/events. Save the Date: FMSC MobilePack February 1-6, 2016 South of the River-wide event, 10,000+ people packing meals for a full week. Sign-ups begin January 1 at www.southmetromealpack.org. The event will be held at the former Rainbow Foods in Apple Valley at the corner of Cedar Ave. Childcare and live music will be provided at many of the shifts.